Patient refund service payment
This payment is available when a specialist has opted not to claim on behalf of a patient. The patient pays the full amount and collects the subsidy.
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How much you can claim
The fee payable is $5.45.
How to claim the subsidy
Your doctor will give you a ‘Claim form for Refund of Patient Subsidy’.
Fill in the form, and make sure the doctor signs it. This form is the proof that you have visited the doctor and have been provided with a health service.
The form includes:
- patient’s name
- patient’s address
- patient’s date of birth
- patient’s signature
- patient’s details of bank account
- date of service
- doctor’s name
- doctor’s address
- doctor’s signature.
Where to send your claims
Send all completed claim forms to:
Patient Refund Service Payment
Sector Operations
PO Box 1043
Wellington 6140
Contact Sector Operations
Call the Sector Operations Contact Centre to find out more:
0800 855 066 – option 2 – Claims
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 9.30am – 5pm